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Closed door policy

How can I reduce the cost of recalibrating my keyfob, which locks the car but will not open it? The battery is new. The main Mazda dealer, who is 30 miles away wants around £90 to fix it.

Asked on 5 September 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

Try: www.theautolocksmith.co.uk; www.autolocksmiths.net;
www.lkmonline.com; Timpsons in high streets and shopping malls.

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